Would any know the Rockies record when wearing purple? My impression is that it is overwhelmingly on the loss side. Also, why do the purple uni's when worn at home have the "Colorado" logo on them and not "Rockies". I know of no other sports team (expect the Avalanche) who use the team name rather than the nickname at home games.--Lar, Durango

Troy: I really wish there was a definitive link to jerseys and outcome. It would make writing my game stories on deadline (particularly on the West Coast) a lot easier and less stressful. The Rockies' record with purple, based on my observation over the last 12 years, is ordinary at best. I am sure if you cast a line out on Twitter you can find a diehard fan who keeps the Rockies' record by jersey.

This much I know: the Rockies are committed to making purple a bigger part of their brand. That's why there are Purple Mondays, and why the jersey is making more appearances. I didn't like the purple jersey when it first appeared for two reasons: I like traditional uniforms and the purple looked blue on TV. With HD-TV, the purple jersey looks much better on the broadcasts than before.

Players seem to like the idea of Purple Mondays. If it were up to me, I'd have the purple cap as part of the uniform rather the jersey. As an aside, the new road grays without the pinstripes are solid.

What is the difference between the 'hit and run' and the 'run and hit'? Isn't the latter just regular game-play?--Matt, Morrison

With a wave of purple in the stands, Dexter Fowler celebrates after hitting a three-run homer last week against the Mets at Coors Field. (Justin Edmonds, Getty Images)

On a hit and run, the batter is expected to make every attempt to make contact with the ball to protect the runner. This play is designed to get the runner in motion, and requires a safety net because the runner doesn't necessarily have stolen-base speed.

On a run and hit, the base runner is stealing and the hitter has the option to swing if he gets a pitch he can handle. But in this case, the batter can be much more selective because the runner believes he can make it without any help.

Will the Rockies make a run at Roy Oswalt?--Nathan May on Twitter

The Rockies began last winter with interest in the one-time ace. They pursued him in early November along with multiple suitors at the GM meetings in Milwaukee. However, Oswalt never reciprocated their interest.

Pitchers don't line up to work at Coors Field, despite how much less offensive the ballpark has become since the advent of the humidor in 2002. Oswalt has pitched well in Denver. That said, he can sit back and wait for a contender to have a need, leaving him with great leverage.

The Braves, Red Sox and Rangers, in my opinion, will be on his short list given his desire to pitch for a team in the hunt and preferably one located closer to his home in Mississippi. Oswalt has dealt with back issues. And while it's not preferable to miss half a season, Oswalt, like Roger Clemens before him, can likely pull this off.

Why do they keep forcing Dexter Fowler to the top of the lineup when he obviously cannot have success there?--Jared Benefield, Centennial

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Fowler profiles as a top-of-the-order threat because of his speed. He's hit second almost his entire pro career. At his best, he creates havoc on the bases, and is fast enough to score from first on a double by Carlos Gonzalez or Troy Tulowitzki and has interesting extra-base hit power.

The player Fowler was last year can work in the second spot - he owned a .363 on-base percentage. This season, Fowler has shown more pop -- four home runs, four doubles -- but has reached base at just a .320 clip. In his career, he has a .343 on-base percentage from the No. 2 spot. That would play out this season.

The issue with Fowler is that he's streaky. When right, he fills up the boxscore. When wrong, he strikes out too much. But when looking at how the lineup forms, he's still the best option at No. 2. I do believe Jordan Pacheco could hit there at some point, but he has to be able to field his position because you don't want to consistently use a defensive replacement for your No. 2 hitter.

Does Tulsa's Edwar Cabrera get a Sept. call-up or is it too soon?--Isaac Nanez on Twitter

Cabrera is a left-handed changeup artist. He's 3-1 with a 1.64 ERA after another solid seven-inning showing over the weekend. He's already flirted with a no-hitter this season. There's no reason Cabrera can't reach the big leagues by September.

Obvioulsy, the team's record will influence decisions. If the Rockies are in the middle of a playoff race, and the rotation is doing well, Cabrera might not be needed. But if the team is playing for next season in the final month, it would not shock me to see Cabrera get a couple of starts not unlike Drew Pomeranz and Alex White last season.

How come Rockies didn't call up (Tyler) Chatwood or use Alex White (when Jeremy Guthrie went on the DL)?--Kris on Twitter

Much of it is schedule-related. Guillermo Moscoso was available to pitch and was rested. He also has big league experience, functioning as one of Oakland's best starters for much of last season. Obviously, Moscoso will be on notice with Christian Friedrich off the DL in Triple-A. He returned Sunday from a hamstring issue and worked five innings. He owns a 2.59 ERA.

Tyler Chatwood likely needs a few more starts to get stretched out on his pitch count. He has only worked eight innings. Alex White has a 2.70 ERA and is another viable candidate at this point.

Lockheed says object part of 'sensor technology' testing that ended ThursdayWhat the heck is that thing? It's fair to assume that question was on the minds of many people who traveled along Colo. 128 south of Boulder this week if they happened to catch a glimpse of what appeared to be a large, silver projectile perched alongside the highway and pointed north toward town.

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